Joshua Swamidass

Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass is a professor at Washington University, founder of the platform Peaceful Science, and author of a new book, The Genealogical Adam and Eve. We are excited to feature him in our first guest interview.In this episode, Patrick asks Dr. Swamidass about his faith, his research, and how he reconciles the two. They discuss a wide range of topics, including Genesis, genetics, evolution, AI, and aliens. Patrick asks questions for scientists and non-scientists, for skeptics and believers. Listen to their conversation as they navigate how Christianity and science work together.Be sure to check out Dr. Swamidass's book The Genealogical Adam and Eve. You can also read more of his writing through his platform Peaceful Science.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comOutline0:20 - Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass0:45 - Peaceful Science0:55 - The Genealogical Adam and Eve1:20 - Conflict between Christianity and science2:50 - More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell3:35 - Origin stories (Genesis vs Science)6:30 - Failed conflicts7:30 - Borders of the Eden (Genesis 2 and 3)8:25 - Adam and Eve as genetic vs genealogical ancestors11:00 - Reading Genesis as a genealogical account13:20 - 2004 Nature article on ancestry14:10 - Nathan Lex article15:00 - How long would it take for Adam and Eve to be the genealogical ancestors of humanity?16:45 - People outside the Garden20:35 - Romans 5.1221:10 - Doctrine of Monogenesis23:10 - Evolution, death, and mortality26:30 - Assumptions when approaching the Bible27:15 - What's a human (to scientists)?31:30 - What's a human (to theologians)?32:40 - Substantialist View33:00 - Vocational View33:15 - Relational View34:35 - Textual Humans35:40 - Human value, equality, and dehumanization38:20 - Speed round39:30 - How does this research help us to answer fresh questions about AI and alien life?40:00 - Space Trilogy by CS Lewis42:50 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.ScriptureRomans 5.12: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A12&amp;version=NIV ReferencesDr. S. Joshua Swamidass: https://pathology.wustl.edu/people/joshua-swamidass-md-phd/Peaceful Science: https://peacefulscience.org/author/swamidass/The Genealogical Adam and Eve: https://peacefulscience.org/genealogical-adam-eve/More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell: https://www.josh.org/easter-mtac/2004 Nature article on ancestry ("Human Populations Are Tightly Interwoven"): https://www.nature.com/news/2004/040927/full/040927-10.htmlNathan Lex article ("Upcoming book leaves scientific possibility for existence of 'Adam and Eve'" from USA Today): https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/10/04/upcoming-book-leaves-scientific-possibility-existence-adam-eve-column/3826195002/ Space Trilogy by CS Lewis: https://www.cslewis.com/tag/space-trilogy/

<a href="https://pathology.wustl.edu/people/joshua-swamidass-md-phd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass</a> is a professor at Washington University, founder of the platform <a href="https://peacefulscience.org/author/swamidass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peaceful Science</a>, and author of a new book, <a href="https://peacefulscience.org/genealogical-adam-eve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Genealogical Adam and Eve</a>. We are excited to feature him in our first guest interview.In this episode, <a href="https://www.thecrossingchurch.com/staff/patrick-miller/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrick</a> asks Dr. Swamidass about his faith, his research, and how he reconciles the two. They discuss a wide range of topics, including Genesis, genetics, evolution, AI, and aliens. Patrick asks questions for scientists and non-scientists, for skeptics and believers. Listen to their conversation as they navigate how Christianity and science work together.Be sure to check out Dr. Swamidass's book <a href="https://peacefulscience.org/genealogical-adam-eve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Genealogical Adam and Eve</a>. You can also read more of his writing through his platform <a href="https://peacefulscience.org/author/swamidass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peaceful Science</a>.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>Outline<ul><li>0:20 - <a href="https://pathology.wustl.edu/people/joshua-swamidass-md-phd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass</a></li><li>0:45 - <a href="https://peacefulscience.org/author/swamidass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peaceful Science</a></li><li>0:55 - <a href="https://peacefulscience.org/genealogical-adam-eve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Genealogical Adam and Eve</a></li><li>1:20 - Conflict between Christianity and science</li><li>2:50 - <a href="https://www.josh.org/easter-mtac/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More Than a Carpenter</a> by Josh McDowell</li><li>3:35 - Origin stories (Genesis vs Science)</li><li>6:30 - Failed conflicts</li><li>7:30 - Borders of the Eden (Genesis 2 and 3)</li><li>8:25 - Adam and Eve as genetic vs genealogical ancestors</li><li>11:00 - Reading Genesis as a genealogical account</li><li>13:20 - <a href="https://www.nature.com/news/2004/040927/full/040927-10.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2004 Nature article</a> on ancestry</li><li>14:10 - <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/10/04/upcoming-book-leaves-scientific-possibility-existence-adam-eve-column/3826195002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nathan Lex article</a></li><li>15:00 - How long would it take for Adam and Eve to be the genealogical ancestors of humanity?</li><li>16:45 - People outside the Garden</li><li>20:35 - <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A12&amp;version=NIV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Romans 5.12</a></li><li>21:10 - Doctrine of Monogenesis</li><li>23:10 - Evolution, death, and mortality</li><li>26:30 - Assumptions when approaching the Bible</li><li>27:15 - What's a human (to scientists)?</li><li>31:30 - What's a human (to theologians)?</li><li>32:40 - Substantialist View</li><li>33:00 - Vocational View</li><li>33:15 - Relational View</li><li>34:35 - Textual Humans</li><li>35:40 - Human value, equality, and dehumanization</li><li>38:20 - Speed round</li><li>39:30 - How does this research help us to answer fresh questions about AI and alien life?</li><li>40:00 - <a href="https://www.cslewis.com/tag/space-trilogy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Space Trilogy</a> by CS Lewis</li><li>42:50 - Subscribe. Rate. Share.</li></ul>Scripture<ul><li>Romans 5.12: <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A12&amp;version=NIV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+5%3A12&amp;version=NIV</a></li></ul> References<ul><li>Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass: <a href="https://pathology.wustl.edu/people/joshua-swamidass-md-phd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pathology.wustl.edu/people/joshua-swamidass-md-phd/</a></li><li>Peaceful Science: <a href="https://peacefulscience.org/author/swamidass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://peacefulscience.org/author/swamidass/</a></li><li>The Genealogical Adam and Eve: <a href="https://peacefulscience.org/genealogical-adam-eve/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://peacefulscience.org/genealogical-adam-eve/</a></li><li>More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell: <a href="https://www.josh.org/easter-mtac/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.josh.org/easter-mtac/</a></li><li>2004 Nature article on ancestry ("Human Populations Are Tightly Interwoven"): <a href="https://www.nature.com/news/2004/040927/full/040927-10.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nature.com/news/2004/040927/full/040927-10.html</a></li><li>Nathan Lex article ("Upcoming book leaves scientific possibility for existence of 'Adam and Eve'" from USA Today): <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/10/04/upcoming-book-leaves-scientific-possibility-existence-adam-eve-column/3826195002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2019/10/04/upcoming-book-leaves-scientific-possibility-existence-adam-eve-column/3826195002/ </a></li><li>Space Trilogy by CS Lewis: <a href="https://www.cslewis.com/tag/space-trilogy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cslewis.com/tag/space-trilogy/</a></li></ul>

Can Evolution and Genesis Be Friends? | An Interview with Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass

As modern people, we can’t help but bring modern question to Genesis. But in doing so, we ask it questions it was never designed to answer. If we want to get the most out of Genesis, we must ask better questions… the questions it wants us to ask. Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comRESOURCES:Want more on reading Genesis 1-2 in light of its ancient genre?The Lost World of Genesis 1: https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Genesis-One-Cosmology/dp/0830837043Here are some of our favorite, accessible commentaries on Genesis:Jack Collins on how to read Genesis well: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575Bruce Waltke: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Commentary-Bruce-K-Waltke/dp/0310224586John Walton: https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Genesis/dp/0310206170

As modern people, we can’t help but bring modern question to Genesis. But in doing so, we ask it questions it was never designed to answer. If we want to get the most out of Genesis, we must ask better questions… the questions it wants us to ask. Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>RESOURCES:Want more on reading Genesis 1-2 in light of its ancient genre?The Lost World of Genesis 1:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Genesis-One-Cosmology/dp/0830837043" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Genesis-One-Cosmology/dp/0830837043</a> Here are some of our favorite, accessible commentaries on Genesis:Jack Collins on how to read Genesis well: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Genesis-Well-Navigating-History/dp/0310598575</a>Bruce Waltke: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Commentary-Bruce-K-Waltke/dp/0310224586" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Commentary-Bruce-K-Waltke/dp/0310224586</a>John Walton: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Genesis/dp/0310206170" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Genesis/dp/0310206170</a>

Why “How did God make all this stuff?” is the wrong question

John Mark Comer

David Gushee

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Jon Tyson

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Justin Giboney

Thaddeus Williams

This is not for public consumption. Good job uncovering it, Sherlock.

This is not for public consumption. Good job uncovering it, Sherlock.

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Luke Goodrich Edit

Os Guinness Final Proof

Religious Right Pt. 3 FINAL PROOF

Today we FINALLY start reading the actual Torah. There’s no better place to start than Genesis, and in this episode we give a sweeping overview of the entire book. Understanding the whole of Genesis, helps you to interpret the various parts.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comRESOURCES:Here are some of our favorite, accessible commentaries on Genesis:Bruce Waltke: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Commentary-Bruce-K-Waltke/dp/0310224586John Walton: https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Genesis/dp/0310206170

Today we FINALLY start reading the actual Torah. There’s no better place to start than Genesis, and in this episode we give a sweeping overview of the entire book. Understanding the whole of Genesis, helps you to interpret the various parts.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>RESOURCES:Here are some of our favorite, accessible commentaries on Genesis:Bruce Waltke: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Commentary-Bruce-K-Waltke/dp/0310224586" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Commentary-Bruce-K-Waltke/dp/0310224586</a>John Walton: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Genesis/dp/0310206170" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/NIV-Application-Commentary-Genesis/dp/0310206170</a>

New Sermon

Metaverse for Morons

It's easy to think that knowing the places of the Torah is little more than a geography listen. It is far more. In this episode, Patrick looks at how different settings work in the Torah, setting up our expectations and functioning as characters and archetypes.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planned for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comHere are some of our favorite, accessible introductions to the Torah:From Paradise to Promised Land by T.D. Alexander.https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham.https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/

It's easy to think that knowing the places of the Torah is little more than a geography listen. It is far more. In this episode, Patrick looks at how different settings work in the Torah, setting up our expectations and functioning as characters and archetypes.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planned for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>Here are some of our favorite, accessible introductions to the Torah:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Paradise to Promised Land</a> by T.D. Alexander.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the</a> Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/</a>

Torah & The White House: How Settings Work in the Torah | Torah | Bible Study

Do you want to explore the rich literary landscapes of the Bible? We’ll be your Field Guide. Each episode will help you make sense of God's word by exploring a key cultural, historical, literary, or theological dimension of the Bible. We post a new Field Guide once a week to enrich your Bible Study. Check out our visual essays and explainer images on our instagram page: http://instagram.com/BibleFieldGuideOr you can see them on our website: http://www.BibleFieldGuides.com

What’s the actually timeline of events recorded in the Torah? It’s easy to lose your place in this story, so this episode is dedicated to giving an overarching chronology of events in the Torah and how they correspond to different books.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planned for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comRESOURCES:Want more on the history of Israel?A Biblical History of Israel by Provan, Long, &amp; Longman. https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-History-Israel-Iain-Provan/dp/0664220908Here are some of our favorite, accessible introductions to the Torah:From Paradise to Promised Land by T.D. Alexander. https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham. https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/

What’s the actually timeline of events recorded in the Torah? It’s easy to lose your place in this story, so this episode is dedicated to giving an overarching chronology of events in the Torah and how they correspond to different books.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planned for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>RESOURCES:Want more on the history of Israel?<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-History-Israel-Iain-Provan/dp/0664220908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Biblical History of Israel</a> by Provan, Long, &amp; Longman. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-History-Israel-Iain-Provan/dp/0664220908" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-History-Israel-Iain-Provan/dp/0664220908</a>Here are some of our favorite, accessible introductions to the Torah:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Paradise to Promised Land</a> by T.D. Alexander. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the</a> Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/</a>

The REAL story behind the Torah | Torah | Bible Study

In this episode Patrick explores what kind of book it is by contrasting it to a modern book series like Harry Potter. We will see how our greatest difficulty grappling with its wild array of genres, telling one massive story, designed to shape a society.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comReading on the Torah? Check these out.From Paradise to Promised Land by T.D. Alexander. https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham. https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/

In this episode Patrick explores what kind of book it is by contrasting it to a modern book series like Harry Potter. We will see how our greatest difficulty grappling with its wild array of genres, telling one massive story, designed to shape a society.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>Reading on the Torah? Check these out.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Paradise to Promised Land</a> by T.D. Alexander. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch </a>Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/</a>

What is Torah? (And why its a different kind of series than Harry Potter) | Torah | Bible Study

Knowing the author of a book or article changes how you read it. Whether you trust it. What you think it means. In this episode Patrick dives into one of the most challenging questions in modern biblical scholarship: who wrote the Torah? Was it Moses? Was it someone(s) else? When was it written? Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comReading on the Torah? Check these out.From Paradise to Promised Land by T.D. Alexander. https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham. https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/

Knowing the author of a book or article changes how you read it. Whether you trust it. What you think it means. In this episode Patrick dives into one of the most challenging questions in modern biblical scholarship: who wrote the Torah? Was it Moses? Was it someone(s) else? When was it written? Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>Reading on the Torah? Check these out.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Paradise to Promised Land</a> by T.D. Alexander. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch </a>Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/</a>

The debate: who really wrote the Torah?  | Torah | Bible Study

In this episode Patrick explores the theme beating at the heart of the Torah: God’s mission to unite heaven and earth. We will explore how the Torah begins on a mountain garden where God dwells with humanity, and then traces his mission to recreate that reality through covenants in a world corrupted by human sin.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comRESOURCES:On the theme of God’s mission to unite heaven and earth:T. D. Alexander’s City of God. https://www.crossway.org/books/?series=Short%20Studies%20in%20Biblical%20TheologyG. K. Beale’s God Dwells Among Us.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QKKJ9BA/Here are some of my favorite, accessible introductions to the Torah:From Paradise to Promised Land by T.D. Alexander. https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham. https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/

In this episode Patrick explores the theme beating at the heart of the Torah: God’s mission to unite heaven and earth. We will explore how the Torah begins on a mountain garden where God dwells with humanity, and then traces his mission to recreate that reality through covenants in a world corrupted by human sin.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>RESOURCES:On the theme of God’s mission to unite heaven and earth:T. D. Alexander’s <a href="https://www.crossway.org/books/?series=Short%20Studies%20in%20Biblical%20Theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City of God</a>. <a href="https://www.crossway.org/books/?series=Short%20Studies%20in%20Biblical%20Theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crossway.org/books/?series=Short%20Studies%20in%20Biblical%20Theology</a>G. K. Beale’s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QKKJ9BA/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">God Dwells Among Us.</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QKKJ9BA/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QKKJ9BA/</a> Here are some of my favorite, accessible introductions to the Torah:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Paradise to Promised Land</a> by T.D. Alexander. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the</a> Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/</a>

Heaven on earth, Garden Mountains, and God’s mission in Torah | Torah | Bible Study

In this episode Patrick introduces our FIRST series through the FIRST books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy – or as Jesus called it, “The Torah.” Unfortunately most of these books are neglected today. So let’s ask WHY we forget The Torah and WHY it is relevant today. Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comRESOURCES:Here are some of my favorite, accessible introductions to the Torah:From Paradise to Promised Land by T.D. Alexander. https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham. https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/

In this episode Patrick introduces our FIRST series through the FIRST books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy – or as Jesus called it, “The Torah.” Unfortunately most of these books are neglected today. So let’s ask WHY we forget The Torah and WHY it is relevant today. Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a> RESOURCES:Here are some of my favorite, accessible introductions to the Torah:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Paradise to Promised Land</a> by T.D. Alexander. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Paradise-Promised-Land-Introduction-Pentateuch/dp/0801039983</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exploring the Old Testament: A Guide to the</a> Pentateuch by Gordon Wenham. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Old-Testament-Guide-Pentateuch/dp/083085309X/</a>

Let’s Torah into Some Torah! | Torah | Bible Study

In this episode Patrick will look at the overarching story which Jesus made central to his whole mission: the kingdom of God. Today the Kingdom of God feels fuzzy. Is it in my heart? Is it the place I go when I do? Is it some great act in the future? Or is it something present through social action? Understanding the story helps yo answer these questions (and more).Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comRESOURCES:Exploring the Bible’s theological themes is the endeavor of a lifetime. If you want to start, pick up one of these short studies in Biblical theology.Other accessible recommendations:On the theme of Kingdom: Nicholas Perrin’s The Kingdom of God. https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-God-Biblical-Theology-Life/dp/0310499852Also, Patrick Schriener: The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross. https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Glory-Studies-Biblical-Theology/dp/1433558238On the Kingdom theme in the gospels: N.T. Wright’s How God Became King. https://www.amazon.com/How-God-Became-King-Forgotten/dp/0061730602

In this episode Patrick will look at the overarching story which Jesus made central to his whole mission: the kingdom of God. Today the Kingdom of God feels fuzzy. Is it in my heart? Is it the place I go when I do? Is it some great act in the future? Or is it something present through social action? Understanding the story helps yo answer these questions (and more).Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>RESOURCES:Exploring the Bible’s theological themes is the endeavor of a lifetime. If you want to start, pick up one of these <a href="https://www.crossway.org/books/?series=Short%20Studies%20in%20Biblical%20Theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short studies in Biblical theology</a>.Other accessible recommendations:On the theme of Kingdom: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-God-Biblical-Theology-Life/dp/0310499852" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicholas Perrin’s The Kingdom of God</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-God-Biblical-Theology-Life/dp/0310499852" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-God-Biblical-Theology-Life/dp/0310499852</a>Also, Patrick Schriener: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079Y2RW27/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Glory-Studies-Biblical-Theology/dp/1433558238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-Glory-Studies-Biblical-Theology/dp/1433558238</a>On the Kingdom theme in the gospels: N.T. Wright’s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-God-Became-King-Forgotten/dp/0061730602" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How God Became King</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-God-Became-King-Forgotten/dp/0061730602" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/How-God-Became-King-Forgotten/dp/0061730602</a>

God's (Kingdom) Story Matters

In this episode Patrick explores why understanding the theological themes in a book is like putting on glasses that bring its central meanings into focus.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comRESOURCES:Exploring the Bible’s theological themes is the endeavor of a lifetime. If you want to start, pick up one of these short studies in Biblical theology. Other accessible recommendations:On the theme of City/Temple: T. Desmond Alexander’s City of God. https://www.crossway.org/books/?series=Short%20Studies%20in%20Biblical%20TheologyOn the theme of mission: Michael Goheen’s Light to the Nations. https://www.amazon.com/Light-Nations-Missional-Church-Biblical/dp/0801031419 Also, Christopher Wright’s The Mission of God’s People. https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Gods-People-Biblical-Theology/dp/0310291127; And The Mission of God (warning: this is long). On the theme of heaven &amp; earth: J. Richard Middleton’s A New Heaven and a New Earth. https://www.amazon.com/New-Heaven-Earth-Reclaiming-Eschatology-ebook/dp/B00KDN8614On the theme of Covenant: Sandra Richter’s Epic of Eden. https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Eden-Christian-Entry-Testament/dp/0830825770On the theme of Kingdom: Nicholas Perrin’s The Kingdom of God. https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-God-Biblical-Theology-Life/dp/0310499852On the Kingdom theme in the gospels: N.T. Wright’s How God Became King. 

In this episode Patrick explores why understanding the theological themes in a book is like putting on glasses that bring its central meanings into focus.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>RESOURCES:Exploring the Bible’s theological themes is the endeavor of a lifetime. If you want to start, pick up one of these <a href="https://www.crossway.org/books/?series=Short%20Studies%20in%20Biblical%20Theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">short studies in Biblical theology</a>. Other accessible recommendations:On the theme of City/Temple: T. Desmond Alexander’s <a href="https://www.crossway.org/books/?series=Short%20Studies%20in%20Biblical%20Theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City of God</a>. <a href="https://www.crossway.org/books/?series=Short%20Studies%20in%20Biblical%20Theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.crossway.org/books/?series=Short%20Studies%20in%20Biblical%20Theology</a>On the theme of mission: Michael Goheen’s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Light-Nations-Missional-Church-Biblical/dp/0801031419" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Light to the Nations</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Light-Nations-Missional-Church-Biblical/dp/0801031419" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Light-Nations-Missional-Church-Biblical/dp/0801031419</a> Also, Christopher Wright’s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Gods-People-Biblical-Theology/dp/0310291127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mission of God’s People</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Gods-People-Biblical-Theology/dp/0310291127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Mission-Gods-People-Biblical-Theology/dp/0310291127</a>; And <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mission-God-Unlocking-Bibles-Narrative/dp/0830825711" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Mission of God</a> (warning: this is long). On the theme of heaven &amp; earth: J. Richard Middleton’s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Heaven-Earth-Reclaiming-Eschatology-ebook/dp/B00KDN8614" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A New Heaven and a New Earth</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Heaven-Earth-Reclaiming-Eschatology-ebook/dp/B00KDN8614" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/New-Heaven-Earth-Reclaiming-Eschatology-ebook/dp/B00KDN8614</a>On the theme of Covenant: Sandra Richter’s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Eden-Christian-Entry-Testament/dp/0830825770" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epic of Eden</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Eden-Christian-Entry-Testament/dp/0830825770" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Eden-Christian-Entry-Testament/dp/0830825770</a>On the theme of Kingdom: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-God-Biblical-Theology-Life/dp/0310499852" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicholas Perrin’s The Kingdom of God</a>. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-God-Biblical-Theology-Life/dp/0310499852" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Kingdom-God-Biblical-Theology-Life/dp/0310499852</a>On the Kingdom theme in the gospels: N.T. Wright’s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-God-Became-King-Forgotten/dp/0061730602" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How God Became King</a>.

04 (Theological) Themes Matter | What’s a Bible Field Guide? | Bible Study

In this episode Patrick explores how understanding the literary structure and genre of a text will help you comprehend it’s meaning more easily and more faithfully.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comRESOURCES:If you want to learn more about Israel’s the literary study of the Bible check out:The Bible Project’s series on How to Read the Bible. https://thebibleproject.com/all-videos/how-to-read-the-bible/Overview: Literary Introductions to the Books of the Bible by Leland Ryken. https://www.amazon.com/Literary-Introductions-Books-Bible-Leland/dp/143354217XOn reading narrative: The Art of Biblical of Biblical Narrative by Robert Alter: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Biblical-Narrative-Robert-Alter/dp/0465022553On reading history: The Art of Biblical History by V. Phillips Long. https://www.amazon.com/Art-Biblical-History-Philips-Long/dp/0310431808On reading poetry: The Art of Biblical Poetry by Robert Alter. https://www.amazon.com/Art-Biblical-Poetry-Robert-Alter/dp/0465022561On reading covenant and law: The Lost World of Torah by John Walton. https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Torah-Covenant-Ancient/dp/0830852417On reading the Gospels: Reading the Gospels Wisely by Jonathan T. Pennington. https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Gospels-Wisely-Theological-Introduction/dp/0801039371Also, Mark as Story by Rhoades, Dewey and Michie. 

In this episode Patrick explores how understanding the literary structure and genre of a text will help you comprehend it’s meaning more easily and more faithfully.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>RESOURCES:If you want to learn more about Israel’s the literary study of the Bible check out:The Bible Project’s series on <a href="https://thebibleproject.com/all-videos/how-to-read-the-bible/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Read the Bible</a>. <a href="https://thebibleproject.com/all-videos/how-to-read-the-bible/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thebibleproject.com/all-videos/how-to-read-the-bible/</a>Overview: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Literary-Introductions-Books-Bible-Leland/dp/143354217X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Literary Introductions to the Books of the Bible</a> by Leland Ryken. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Literary-Introductions-Books-Bible-Leland/dp/143354217X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Literary-Introductions-Books-Bible-Leland/dp/143354217X</a>On reading narrative: <a href="The%20Art%20of%20Biblical%20of%20Biblical%20Narrative" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Biblical of Biblical Narrative</a> by Robert Alter: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Biblical-Narrative-Robert-Alter/dp/0465022553" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Art-Biblical-Narrative-Robert-Alter/dp/0465022553</a>On reading history: <a href="The%20Art%20of%20Biblical%20History" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Biblical History</a> by V. Phillips Long.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Biblical-History-Philips-Long/dp/0310431808" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Art-Biblical-History-Philips-Long/dp/0310431808</a>On reading poetry: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Art-Biblical-Poetry-Robert-Alter/dp/0465022561" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of Biblical Poetry</a> by Robert Alter. <a href="The%20Art%20of%20Biblical%20Poetry%20by%20Robert%20Alter.%20https:/www.amazon.com/Art-Biblical-Poetry-Robert-Alter/dp/0465022561" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Art-Biblical-Poetry-Robert-Alter/dp/0465022561</a>On reading covenant and law: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Torah-Covenant-Ancient/dp/0830852417" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Lost World of Torah</a> by John Walton. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Torah-Covenant-Ancient/dp/0830852417" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Lost-World-Torah-Covenant-Ancient/dp/0830852417</a>On reading the Gospels: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Gospels-Wisely-Theological-Introduction/dp/0801039371" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reading the Gospels Wisely</a> by Jonathan T. Pennington. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Gospels-Wisely-Theological-Introduction/dp/0801039371" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Gospels-Wisely-Theological-Introduction/dp/0801039371</a>Also, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mark-As-Story-Introduction-Narrative/dp/0800699092" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark as Story</a> by Rhoades, Dewey and Michie.

03 Words Matter | What’s a Bible Field Guide? | Bible Study

In this episode Patrick explores why understanding history in the Bible will transform meaningless names, places and events, into meaning-filled language.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comRESOURCES:If you want to learn more about the historical world of the Bible, check out:A Biblical History of Israel by Provan, Long, &amp; Longman. https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-History-Israel-Second/dp/0664239137Simply Jesus by N.T. Wright. https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Jesus-Vision-What-Matters/dp/0062084399Backgrounds of Early Christianity by Everett Ferguson . https://www.amazon.com/Backgrounds-Early-Christianity-Everett-Ferguson/dp/0802822215Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.com

In this episode Patrick explores why understanding history in the Bible will transform meaningless names, places and events, into meaning-filled language.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>RESOURCES:If you want to learn more about the historical world of the Bible, check out:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-History-Israel-Second/dp/0664239137" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Biblical History of Israel</a> by Provan, Long, &amp; Longman. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-History-Israel-Second/dp/0664239137" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Biblical-History-Israel-Second/dp/0664239137</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Jesus-Vision-What-Matters/dp/0062084399" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simply Jesus</a> by N.T. Wright.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Jesus-Vision-What-Matters/dp/0062084399" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Jesus-Vision-What-Matters/dp/0062084399</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Backgrounds-Early-Christianity-Everett-Ferguson/dp/0802822215" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Backgrounds of Early Christianity</a> by Everett Ferguson . <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Backgrounds-Early-Christianity-Everett-Ferguson/dp/0802822215" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Backgrounds-Early-Christianity-Everett-Ferguson/dp/0802822215</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>

02 History Matters | What’s a Bible Field Guide? | Bible Study

In this episode Patrick explores why understanding the culture behind the Bible makes it come alive…. and keeps us from misunderstanding what’s happening in its pages.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on Instagram to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our Instagram account for our latest posts, or go to our website to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.comRESOURCES:If you want to learn more about the cultural world of the Bible, check out:Life in Biblical Israel by King &amp; Stager: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Biblical-Israel-Library-Ancient/dp/0664221483Backgrounds of Early Christianity by Everett Ferguson . https://www.amazon.com/Backgrounds-Early-Christianity-Everett-Ferguson/dp/0802822215Crossway ESV Atlas by Currid &amp; Barrett: https://www.amazon.com/Crossway-Bible-Atlas-John-Currid/dp/1433501929The New Testament and the People of God by N.T. Wright: https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-People-God/dp/0800626818Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/Website: http://www.biblefieldguides.com

In this episode Patrick explores why understanding the culture behind the Bible makes it come alive…. and keeps us from misunderstanding what’s happening in its pages.Like the podcast? Bible Field Guide also combines images and short essays on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to help people visualize and internalize the historical, cultural, literary, and theological world of the Bible. Check out our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> account for our latest posts, or go to our <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> to learn more. We are still VERY early, so there isn’t much to look at, but we’ve got exciting things planed for 2019-2020… so stay tuned.Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>RESOURCES:If you want to learn more about the cultural world of the Bible, check out:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Life-Biblical-Israel-Library-Ancient/dp/0664221483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life in Biblical Israel</a> by King &amp; Stager: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Life-Biblical-Israel-Library-Ancient/dp/0664221483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Life-Biblical-Israel-Library-Ancient/dp/0664221483</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Backgrounds-Early-Christianity-Everett-Ferguson/dp/0802822215" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Backgrounds of Early Christianity</a> by Everett Ferguson . <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Backgrounds-Early-Christianity-Everett-Ferguson/dp/0802822215" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Backgrounds-Early-Christianity-Everett-Ferguson/dp/0802822215</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crossway-Bible-Atlas-John-Currid/dp/1433501929" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crossway ESV Atlas</a> by Currid &amp; Barrett: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crossway-Bible-Atlas-John-Currid/dp/1433501929" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Crossway-Bible-Atlas-John-Currid/dp/1433501929</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-People-God/dp/0800626818" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New Testament and the People of God</a> by N.T. Wright: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-People-God/dp/0800626818" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-People-God/dp/0800626818</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/biblefieldguide/</a>Website: <a href="http://www.biblefieldguides.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.biblefieldguides.com</a>

01 Culture Matters | What’s a Bible Field Guide? | Bible Study

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Do you want to explore the rich literary landscapes of the Bible? We’ll be your Field Guide. Each episode will help you make sense of God's word by exploring a key cultural, historical, literary, or theological dimension of the Bible. We post a new Field Guide once a week to enrich your Bible Study. Check out our visual essays and explainer images on our instagram page: <a href="http://instagram.com/BibleFieldGuide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://instagram.com/BibleFieldGuide</a> Or you can see them on our website: <a href="http://www.BibleFieldGuides.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.BibleFieldGuides.com</a>

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